Before the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela, on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the community kitchen ‘Maa Ki Rasoi’, in which food will be provided for just nine rupees.
The Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement that the community kitchen is run by Nandi Seva Sansthan at Swarup Rani Nehru Hospital for people from economically weaker sections.
The chief minister visited the hospital, where he inaugurated ‘Maa Ki Rasoi’, reviewed the arrangements and served food to the people present, the statement said.
The government said, “Nandi Seva Sansthan has started this initiative to help the economically weaker sections. People will be able to get food for just nine rupees. The food will include dal, four rotis, vegetables, rice, salad and sweets.
After the inauguration, Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta informed the Chief Minister regarding the preparation of food in the kitchen. The Chief Minister was briefed about the quality of food, hygiene standards and other arrangements.
According to Nandi Seva Sansthan, ‘Mother’s Kitchen’ will prove useful for those who come to this hospital for the treatment of their loved ones and are worried about food.
Apart from the Industrial Development Minister, Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Principal Secretary Home Sanjay Prasad and Jagadguru Mahamandaleshwar Santosh Das were present on this occasion.
